15 years of experience in finance controlling in a shared service organization in Africa or a multi National company with global operations.
5 years managerial experience with teams of 100 plus employees
The position requires a senior financial professional experienced in a leadership position in a Shared Services like organization showing a combination of strong operational finance understanding, transformation experience and interpersonal, leadership skills that can strategically establish and drive hubs.
Deliver clear strategy for Accounting hub including establishment of a cost effective, sustainable and scale able organization
Drive recruitment and on boarding of new organization
Ensures successful transition of existing finance processes into accounting hubs
Leads the team and takes accountability for managing overall hub operations
Establishes a center that in the steady state delivers end to end standardized, document efficient and automated processes in the finance operational area and beyond. Utilize and / or build a modern finance technology landscape.
Qualified Chartered Accountant or Masters in Business administration.
Certificate Lean Six Sigma, Scrum Certificate is a plus
Skills and Competencies
Qualified in finance and accounting signifying in depth knowledge of the finance function
Proven track record of attracting people and building new teams with high employee engagement.
Ability to operate at a strategic level
Sound knowledge of leading digital finance technologies
Strong understanding of finance systems and processes
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
